The military even put up signs advising us not to go outside when the agent was being sprayed. I looked at all your pages of breaking news and it is all the same ,lot of words and no info of the breaking news ,Have been trying since 1996, and not much help ,turned down because it was not on my active duty records ,tried to tell the them that my many disibility,s came after I came down with non Hoginkins lymphoma in 1995 made no difference,they are waiting till some more of us are dead,I have most of those disibility,s they are talking about ,and it is rough to think about sometimes,but we will make it without va ,and probably be better off . I am a Viet Nam era vet: Denied, Denied and Denied, back pain. Please contact me back with what ever information you might have, Thankyou. The burn pits were operating no matter which way the wind was blowing. Agent Orange is just a euphemism for many different types of herbicides. Ask anyone who served in Vietnam and it was common practice to dispose of human excrement by mixing it with diesel fuel and burning it. However, hes also had renal cell carcinoma, benefits reduced, and has now been diagnosed with cold agglutinin/MGUS. I was in Vietnam for 2 1/2 years flying as a combat support crew chief. I have his claims on file in my home. Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Military Exposure Related Health Concerns, War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, Clinical Trainees (Academic Affiliations), benefits related to Agent Orange exposure, Call TTY if you I want this to be taken seriously! Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). That is why he called me! Your Vet must reapply or up dating his File with new conditions ,etc.to get higher rating and more benefits such as nursing home , etc.also you as his caregiver you can register with VA caregiver support Orgonization to become his sole caregiver at home then you may be able to quality for compensation as well. I cannot claim exposure to AO due to neither the Pentagon or Headquarters MC being allowed to tell the VA that I was actually in country and exposed. They want to punish us all. Call toll-free at 1 (800) 700-4174 We're Ready to Listen This can never happen again! The VA took his money back, told me he was dead and wouldnt need a check anyway and his children could not receive anything from his estate nor file for compensation. Always wondered if the bullet in his leg had something to do with developing cancer. I installed telephones and all associated equipment in outline areas. What a slap in the face!! VA is initiating rulemaking to consider adding respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis, to the list of chronic disabilities based on an association with military service in Southwest Asia, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the covered periods of conflict. Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures, William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures Public Health, https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/, https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp, Therapy staff arranges concert ticket for stroke victim, VA releases dashboard to measure the PACT Acts impact on Veterans and survivors, Emergence delirium: Potentially dangerous condition when a patient awakens from a procedure, Call TTY if you in 1972 after coming back from Vietnam-went to VA in Albq., spent week in Hospital with a body rash all over except in crotch area-face-hands-looked and felt like sandpaper-VA told me was caused by a tick bite reaction-gave me numerous medications-to this day-I still get rash on my body and boils on my buttocks-very uncomfortable-was denied agent orange filing for it-our youngest son had his skin on fingers fall-off-I have faith in our VA Facilities-but not in our VA Leaders in getting info about all other Agent Orange Conditions-we are short of time-Please, may you do what is right for our remaining survivors God Bless America and those that pray for all humanity-to live in PEACE, TYPO? Is anyone else aware of this. My dad was poisoned by AO during the war doing decon of planes from Vietnam. Semper Fi . The burn pits too were gross also! Problem is I am the sole surviver. While I am here I am 100 % pt, I am lucky I guess it took only 8 months for my receiving US kept all the Nerve gas and Orange on the Island until 1995. My service record should have been proof enough. It should be no different in the case of the Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange," Cartwright said in the same statement. We have a wonderful VA home in Sulphur Oklahoma. We filed a claim 2 years ago and recently received a denial. My name is Beverly Smith and my husband Rodney died 28 months ago with Lung cancer. Now it should be noted that when the chemical was sprayed one could not help but be exposed to it as the only way to the barracks was by military bus and if one wanted to eat one had to walk to the Mess Hall. Its a shame how they treated him once he got sick. My husband did 2 tours in Vietnam and we were in the process of trying to see if he qualified for disability at but he died before we got to far along. I have been dealing with them since 2004 with no result. I have had tumors removed and strange skin problems. How about those of us that served in Okinawa and were exposed to AO on the boats that were sent from Vietnam for repairs? My husband served in Viet Nam and has several disabilities related to agent orange. VA says Prove it. I have had no status updates since Congressman Doug Lamalfa of California made an inquiry. Were you in Vietnam? Thank you. Tried to find more information but doctor at VA didnt want to fully confirm nor deny exposure to Agent Orange. So what about those who served from 83 86 that got bladder cancer. A VSO will get you GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! The Va clinic says, I dont know what your talking about. At age 59 I had my first rare cancer, thyroid and later a 2nd cancer even rarer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in my abdomen. How do I find out about agent orange being used in Korea up by the DMZ during 1973 and 1974. Ive had issues with my hands shaking for a long time. VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. Hes a highly qualified Toxicologist who helps Veterans with claims for exposure to chemicals. I believe its a 2 part test for eligibility. I was in Vietnam during the year 1970. VA will apply the provisions of court orders related to Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which may result in an earlier date for entitlement to benefits for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Airmobile Division. So after leaving the marines, I didnt claim exposure during my first year out. Plus, he also served in Desert Storm and has his own set of problems from that :-( Good luck EVER getting the government to admit anything close to causative exposure. My own was agent orange exposure which the VA acknowledges, yet say has nothing to do with my tremors, and they tell ME to prove it does. Tsgt Myers. I submitted my additional medical documents and completed my medical exam. Hows that for depression. I remember very well. They used that letter repeatedly to deny claims, Mary Flodder, McHenrys widow, said in an interview. I suggest you keep applying as the last Sect. Keep fighting my brothers an sisters. Just checking. A few months later, they removed my thyroid. I have no family history of Diabetes, Polycythemia Vera or Carcinoid Cancer, so I think the VA is wrong. 1. I am not a diabetic which seems to be one of the main items that is considered for VA benefits. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. I am a bladder cancer survivor (early detection). I was an organizational automotive mechanic in the Marine Corps as well as doing a stint of armory duty. The letter acknowledges that I have the conditions, but states that my service is not believed to be the cause. The timeframe addition is discrimination within our own ranks and we dont do that. Often fence lines were sprayed to kill vegetation that may have hid the presence of enemy soldiers. Sent in all the medical records most of which were already on his profile. The area that I lived in was with the Philippians off base in a jungle area, which was sprayed with a chemical to control the growth of the jungle out side of our barracks. Reapply. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Do I need to have my VSO file a claim or does the fact that I had it when I had my Agent Orange exam suffice? The bottom line is still that cases are NOT being dealt with in a timely manner, and additional illnesses are not being added to any list without first having one hell of a tough time being added. I sat in the chair, demanded him to look and waited for his lazy ass to find it! My husband passed 10 years ago from bladder cancer as well. My dad served proudly and for only to receive nothing in return from the VA. No burial benefits, no flag, just nothing!!!!! Vietnam, 69 and 70. He passed last year and I am sure his condition was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange or Blue Water exposure. It took a period of time because, at that time a US Navy Viet Nam veteran had to prove in country service connection. We have learned to never trust our government. March 3 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Friday recognized retired Army Col. Paris D. Davis with the Medal of Honor for his gallantry during a firefight in the Vietnam War in which he saved his fellow soldiers despite being injured. My Father Thomas H. Wilson Sr. (Deceased) died on February 14, 1986, after a gruesome battle with Bone, Lung, and, Stomach cancer. I also came back to Vietnam as Is blue water navy on the USS st. Louis. The only problem is we the wife take care of them but once they pass they give us very little money as surviving spouse . What about us SEA Vets who did not have boots in Vietnam? Anything new in regards to children of Vietnam Veterans? This is a real thing.it is not just a problem with females that served and were exposed. He has to apply and use a catheter twice a day, something he expects to do for the rest of his life. Not enough die yet? These things added by VA are a joke unless examiners just listen and note. I am proud of my service in the navy, however, our government did a poor job of protecting us while we served. Offspring of AO exposed veterans often get tumors. Sure was glad to see your comment! Trump legal team requests six-month delay in New York civil lawsuit. Get buddy letter . I know that they do help some veterans, but if they can lie out of helping, they will. Dont give up! Makes no sense. By 2014, the front and both sides of his brain completely shrank and was unable to comprehend judgment and needed full-time care. I am wondering if they are delaying action on the claims until we are all dead? My husband did three tours in Vietnam on the USS Chowanoc. When my husband died in 2010, he couldnt even find the paperwork to apply for a grave marker. How about the contaminated waters in Fort Dix, What about me!!! I have Myesthemia Gravis but keep being denied. My father served in the Korean War with the 25th Infantry Division. Dont give up. My loved one is in hospice at this moment any time hes going to be restored to the kingdom of God. I marked it off and put in my Training Jacket. Pay them. as a fully developed claim if you can do that, they process those first. Veterans organizations have been fighting for this for years and it took an act of Congress to make it happen because the VA denied or ignored all scientific evidence. When will there be an admission that agent orange was stored, transported and frequently sprayed on bases in Okinawa? I also filed a claim for bladder cancer in 2010 and was denied. They did test but couldnt come up with anything. FTVA! I have been hearing stories of other children coming down with CML of exposed Vietnam Vets. My husband is a Vietnam vet and has Scleroderma. Los Alamitos and ElToro. But we did. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS He was told they needed to review the deck logs to prove I was there. If you did not file a claim in 2010, you need to file a claim for disability benefits. I could go on and on. What a VA. I have learned of one Vietnam vet who got scleroderma within the one year limit and who was finally given disability status from the VA for his scleroderma. I am asking for help and advisement. During this rather dismal 14 month period I often wondered why so much red tape when the facts were undeniably evident (at least to me!) 3. It seems we are not getting any help from the very people whose jobs it is to help us. His primary care doctor believes this was a result of exposure to Agent Orange but a VSO has submitted a claim on my behalf for him. Never heard from VA regarding my case. He is possibly having to go to nursing home because of my health, and only has 10%disability for tinnitus. But we all must go through gauntlets of crap from poorly trained workers, most who have no idea what TCE and Benzene is, and who used it. My lawyers quit the case. Horrible, I was on the DMZ June 1969 for four months. Good Luck! How about those of us that served in Okinawa and were exposed to AO on the boats that were sent from Vietnam for repairs? They have requested information for my diseases but I have never heard back from them. This page list resources for Vietnam veterans exposed to agent organce, including certain Blue Water Navy veterans. Youll quickly see youre not alone! Had been notified that i will receive 30% disability for being contaminated with AO and the Rainbow Herbicide agents. You say that it is proven those chemicals cause various diseases including Scleroderma Where can I find such VA information mentioning that specific, rare autoimmune disease. My husband also served 67-68 with the Army, from DaNang, all the way up to the DMZ at Camp Evans as an Engineer attached to the 1st Cav. March 3 (UPI) -- The Interior Department said Friday that it was taking new steps to restore the declining American bison population. I FILED AND ALL THE RECORDS ARE LOSTED SO I WAS DENIED. You will find a very good article that explains qualifications. Jul 11, 2016 THAILAND, AGENT ORANGE; Jul 5, 2016 RANGE-OF-MOTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS; June 2016 Jun 10, 2016 . va sent me on a disk.Hell he wouldnt even do that to help you . Its shameful how they have forgotten us. Marshall retold the story of his years during the Vietnam War where . I have an idea of how to get started. 67-68 Tet. And as I didnt know then and only got a clue in 1987 well I was screened for agent orange I have been expected to prove that peripheral neuropathy was from my time in that country. I find.your comment of interest as I just had spinal surgery three weeks ago (Lumbar Laminotomy L2-L5). Too late. Call the number on your letter. I have had what they call jungle rot on my feet and hands that comes and goes. It was the best move I could have made. (Even though he had rectal cancer and now has a colostomy.) In 2019 I started the process of filing the claim with the VA. After a lot of paper work, doctor exams and 10 months of waiting I finally received my rating from the VA of 100% full and complete disability. I am trying to find out more about other vets exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with Scleroderma. The local dentist shop told me the VA isnt approving off campus work now. The VA is merely following whats in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Law when handing down ratings decisions. When I returned to the USA I was stationed at Camp LeJeune and exposed to Benzene in the drinking water and suffered bladder cancer. Persian Gulf War? After 2 and years of much pain and suffering he died December 21 2020. My dad died of cancer and I RECEIVED NO BENEFITS from the VA as i am my dad only survivor. There should be a 1-800-827-1000 number or something similar. What about the thousands who served in Thailand and were exposed to agent orange, have the same medical issues as those who served in Vietnam, but are continually denied any benefits. Nam Vet [69 71] VA will begin implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), adding three conditions to the list of those presumptively associated with exposure to herbicide agents, more commonly known as Agent Orange. I was around that Agent Orange. Our desalinators were unable to filter A/O from salt water. VIETNAM AND THAILAND VETERANS . Do it ASAP as Im sure many will be doing the same,, GOOD LUCK!!! Why isnt high blood pressure approved as a presumptive under Agent Orange? Many people here were exposed to toxins after 9/11. What you did for this for this country I s not too Much to ask. I still believe I was subjected to Agent Orange. He saw active duty the entire tour. Parkinsons Disease, Diabetes and Ischemic Coronary Heart Disease are presumptive conditions of Agent Orange exposure. Monetary as well as medical and other benefits. 800-829-4833, Veterans Crisis Line: I suffer from hypothyroidism, neurological issues, and have had several episodes of Transient Global Amnesia. Those of us who served on aircraft carriers operating out of yankee station are denied compensation for agent orange related conditions because we were outside the 12 mile limit. Markers after three years are good thank goodness. Isnt the esophagus part of the air intake (respiratory) system??????!!!!! kapm. Add high blood pressure to the list of presumptives. VA kept telling him he had to PROVE he was unemployable at the age of 63 when he had already retired and was on Social Security because he didnt have the stamina to hold a job. The VA even treats me for it but how do I get a claim approved? They have over 600 pages of medical records for the multitudes of surgeries, treatments, lab work, and final radical cystoprostatectomy 2018. Also have had severe sinusitis problems since serving in the Air Force. My husband is 100% disabled due to Agent Orange exposure from Vietnam tour. Im a GW veteran and it took me 20 years to get any benefits and it wasnt retroactive. I have no idea. I am a Vietnam vet who is diabetic and I have ischemic heart disease, both of which are presumptive for Vietnam. I served in Vietnam as A combat engineer 1968 and 69. He mentioned this orange agent lawsuit to me years ago when I was still in early teens. Submit the claim from 9/67 to 5/68, we had 2 helicopter Squadrons home Based on our ship. I was in a artillery unit going where needed to support our ground troops. Attention A T users. The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. Interestingly, my husband was approved after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. (They were glad to see me go). What about those who served pass August 31 1971? Go to DAV or VA.GOV search fir VSO( veteran service officer) and have them submit another claim immediately. They said in May 2012 they declared 100% disabled with the cancer. Is there any advantage to further filings?? Attention A T users. My daughter lived for a month & 7 days. Good luck and thank you for your service! Due to the operations being Politically Incorrect today all information about where we were at and did is still classified today. A VSO may be able to do something, but dont hold your breath. We die as you ignore. Never wait to be notified. A lock ( If you dont know what an Anniston vet is, you probably arent one. I am disappointed ive been fighting for my dad benefits only to be told no one can help me. secondary diseases you can file a claim for. Yeah As a BT we used gallons of Toulene No respirator Had oil tank overflow on to mess deck about 1 inch deep. It is beyond horrible. This check was blood tests and 20 minutes with the Doctor who was more interested in possible PSTD than anything. Just about everywhere we went looked like the vegetation never existed! But, the side affects still exist and the damage is done and on going. Veterans began making claims due to health problems related to Agent Orange exposure as early as 1977, but they were often rejected unless patients could prove their health problems began a year after discharge. Your best bet is your local VSO. I still smell this shit today and my sinusitis claim was not service connected. Ive been told by VA examiners that its not in my blood system. Doctor told me heart ( VA has me on meds, surgery in 2002) not in AO conditions. While I did not file a claim for hypothyroidism,, I was taking medication for it when I had my Agent Orange exam from which they gave me disability ratings for DM2 and ischemic hear disease. Thank you for complying with what had to be forced on you, Mr. Secretary, after thousands of my brothers had to die. We have suffered as well. The majority of his career has been dedicated to assisting veterans with legal issues nationwide. I periodically return to refile so that my family will have something to pester them with after I pass. Prostate Cancer We were supposed to die off and father time is working overtime isnt it. Nam Infantry grunt. I am wondering this as well. So it came as no surprise in around 2015 when the VA decided that it was not going to service-connect disabilities to alleged Agent Orange and tactical herbicide exposures in Thailand without the "blessing" of this mysterious little government unit known as the "JSRRC.". Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? This is important to a number of Airmen as it seems to affect us later in life with lung, sinus and cough issues. to leave the ship and make his way home to his wife and daughter. During the daily exposure of ground hull bare nonskid surface, we were subject to a daily cloud of toxic particulate matter with only minimal safety protection. I remember returning home for Vietnam in 1973 only to be SPAT on by college students as if to shame those of us who served, AND remember, we were FORCED to serve if your draft number was low. Vietnam War-era veterans who served in Thailand say theyre still fighting. Never told the area had been coated with AO. The residue that was on them ? Iraq war vets facing similar problems with VA that Vietnam vets had to put up with.. Whats new?. Thats what we do; we get creative, Mineer said. If you were denied they will contact you, you do not need to submit another claim. It was like a checklist of everywhere I went through Iraq and Afghanistan. The best thing for my situation was accomplished by my VSO officer. My faith in the VA got a big boost by the quick response to my initial application. He worked on a base heavy with agent orange. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs mandates that veterans who served in southeast Asian countries other than Vietnam during the war provide evidence of exposure to the herbicide in order to qualify for benefits. For the past several years, the VA has acknowledged that veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam (including "brown water" veterans who served on the country's inland waterways) were exposed to tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange and that such . My late husband was. Will every case be reopened? Signed no respect. Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000 (benefits line) and they should be able to tell you the form you need to file and start the process (most likely VA FORM 21-526EZ, SEP 2019). Was it caused by the water we drank (blue water sailor), the free cigarettes, or a combination of both? Are they eligible for Agent Orange benefits? I am burdened with hypothyroidism, cyclothymia, type II diabetes, Major depressive disorder, very high anxiety issues, chronic degenerative joint disease and a few other medical issues. He was diagnosed with Aphasia in 2011 and became 100% disabled by Feb. 2012. 807 Maine Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20024 Phone (202) 554-3501 Fax (202) 863-0233 www.dav.org ISSUE BRIEF: Agent Orange in Thailand during Vietnam Era Typically, the VA looks for evidence of duty near base perimeters or fence lines to establish herbicide exposure. Some Veterans pay all at once while others pay over a lifetime. Never seems to end. No other family member has this condition. These are the evidence pieces you should give to your VSO, or if filing on your own, the evidence you scan and attach when submitting a claim at VA.gov. He died of Acute On Chronic Respiratory Failure. Im glad these benefits are being added. When I got home I worked at NASA Moffitt Field and then got a job as a Pipefitter for Local 38 and worked first on an Oiler USNS TALUGA in Oakland Docks, and at the Naval Dry docks at San Francisco Triple -A 3rd street on DD, FF, Destroyers, and the USN supply ship Mars . Vietnam War era Veterans and their survivors who previously filed and were denied benefits for one of these three new presumptive conditions will have their cases automatically reviewed without the need to refile a claim. I feel there should be some consideration into this matter due to the suffering of many veterans. You cant win. Good luck and God bless you all. i have contacted attorneys to fight for me. A Youngstown man exposed to agent orange settles with the VA but not as he wished. The examiner at the ba denied my application for the 10 percent increase of my benefits because she said i should have gone to a doctor in the battle field. Hi, sorry to hear about everyone having issues getting benefits for thier loved ones. Go online and look for the name of your state and VA rep and it will pop up with a list. If youre alive and sick file for my family who cant. Given the ventilation systems used, any contamination that became airborne was pumped into the ships. In I was told they received it to late and no further action I was in Nam 18 months, 29 April 68 to 7 Dec 69, I have Diabetes 2, receiving 30 % compensation for AO induced Diabetes 2. Having any of these conditions is not fun and thanking us for our service doesnt help much. Our old family Country doctor is the one who finally broke the news to my brother and our mother. NJ? They really take care of us. Im not sure if the new presumptive condition hypothyroidism is any different. So, good luck to any of you still living and fighting. He was also exposed to Agent Orange. feel free to reach out. As a result, I was not affected by the many things agent Orange and the poison water from Lejuene contributed to my health. Ischemic heart disease. Good luck! U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972 The National Archives return to top so even severe asthma and many other issues, where do we go . Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Text to 838255 to Get Help NOW . Very helpful, but was told that the VA routinely denies claims, then you have to prove somehow that your case is a result of AO. I have copd (breathing problems) and sinus conditions, do i qualify? Make an appointment. If yours hasnt at least tried to help you file a claim, tell you county board or whoever hired her or him, you want a better representative. Soft Tissue Sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposis sarcoma, and mesothelioma). I did all of a If you are a Veteran in crisis I have applied for agent orange compensation nearly two years ago. Sudden come down with Hypothyroidism -Hashimotos version With leaky gut! Both VA and DoD welcome new information on locations for the historical testing or use of tactical herbicides. Agent Orange. Thats why I ask, is there anybody left? These, mostly men, werent thanked for their service, werent cheered as they arrived home. My father was in Vietnam as D he was a rifle man and jumped out of planes. A few years later they said oh yeah well give you hearing aides but your not service connected. Many other conditions that affect my health from this condition. But they were all sprayed.. Any info or help ??? Operation Ranch Hand. I served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1979. You have to have served in Vietnam AND have one of the medical conditions recognized by the VA. Wes, This toxic exposure was preventable. He stated that they used Agent Orange several times while they were in Korea. Last his sight basically overnight when the inflammation hit the optic nerve. Planes and Choppers spraying directly over us wile sweeping the area No portable water. I served in Vietnam in 1967. Apply 5 times. Finally in 2020 he was dx with PSP. I served aboard a world war II ship from 1968 to 1970 that had asbestos through out the ship. Big news from Iceland Feb. 2021 in the amount of lead in the base, NASKEF, drinking water in the late 90s. 74 yrs of age. Veterans been contaminated by TCE and Benzene for decades, and add agent orange and whatever in combat areas and you have mess that has been created in USA. He loved the Army. I dont know if it was specific to Dong Ha. Hey Angel, Im in the same boat Vietnam 68-69.. 50% disability for same disabilities. I was diagnosed with PPA. Didnt speak to anyone for a solid year unless I had to and finally got out USMC? That will make U.S. military veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange eligible for the VA's disability compensation benefits. McHenry worked for years to correct what he argued was an error in that memo, which held there was no evidence of tactical herbicides having been used at American bases in Thailand. every single day,a never ending nightmare.
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